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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/18/20004 December 18, 2000 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, December 18, 2000. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry. Invocation by: Reverend William Straaka, Allen Hospital Pastoral Care. Pledge of Allegiance: Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission. 114663 - Murphy/Gronen that the Agenda, as amended to delete Jim's Place beer/liquor license application, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 18, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 114664 - Berry/Jordan that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 11, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 114665 - Anders/Murphy that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Kent Pilcher on behalf of Kaizen Company of America L.C. to rezone from "R-4" Multiple Residence District to "R -4,C -Z" Conditional Multiple Residence District property generally located at the southwest corner of Kimball Avenue and Park Lane to use for a bank and office facility, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as January 16, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-670. DOCUMENTS 114666 - Gronen/Murphy that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Construction Overage Funding Certification with the Economic Development Administration in conjunction with the F.Y. 2001 Rath Vertical Kill Building Demolition, Contract No. 628, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said certification", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-671. 114667 - Gronen/Murphy that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Lance Dunn for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $134,950.00 for property located at 124 Sabrina Circle in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-672. 114668 - Gronen/Murphy that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting application for State Water Access Cost -Share Program grant in the amount of $19,861.00, with an estimated local match of $4,966.00 in conjunction with Riverview Recreation Area Boat Ramp Project be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said grant application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-673. December 18, 2000 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 114669 - Gronen/Murphy Page 2 that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting construction plans for paving, sanitary sewer and storm sewer serving Pine Meadows Addition and Sewage Treatment Agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said plans and agreement", be adopted, and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-674. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 114670 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from City Planner transmitting request to release temporary construction easements generally located at 1223 and 1231 Ansborough Avenue acquired in conjunction with Ansborough Avenue Reconstruction Project be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said release of temporary easements", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-675. 114671 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Senior Planner transmitting partial acquisition contract payment and acceptance of deed for 13,406 sq. ft. (0.31 acre) parcel of land generally located north of Ranchero Road along the greenbelt area (Ivan Miller) in the amount of $1,000.00 in conjunction with Sergeant Road/Cedar Prairie Trail Extension be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said partial acquisition contract", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-676. 114672 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Senior Planner transmitting partial acquisition contract payment and acceptance of deed for 0.02 acre parcel of land generally located south of Ranchero Road for an exchange of 2.0 acres plus compensation (Gene & Marcia Meyer) in conjunction with Sergeant Road/Cedar Prairie Trail Extension, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said partial acquisition contract", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-677. 114673 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Gene and Marcia Meyer to sell and convey 2.0 acres of property generally located south of Ranchero Road for $1,000.00 and swap of 0.02 acres of property in conjunction with Sergeant Road/Cedar Prairie Trail Connection Project be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as January 8, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-678. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 114674 - Councilperson Getty stated that he has spoken with Police Chief Jennings regarding the ordinance, and the Chief has answered most of his questions. Councilperson Getty stated that he doesn't like surprises, and he doesn't think businesses like surprises, but this is the first time the businesses have heard about the changes to the ordinance. Councilperson Getty asked that the council pass the ordinance for the first reading only and get input from the businesses before considering the ordinance for the second reading. Mayor Rooff stated that the alarm system and license fees now go through the Consolidated Dispatch Center. Mayor Rooff commented that the alarm ordinance has not been updated since 1982. Mayor Rooff stated that passing the ordinance for the first reading only would give staff an opportunity to ask the Chamber of Commerce to notify the businesses of the changes to the ordinance. Mayor Rooff commented that the owner of Hawkeye Alarms visited with Chief Jennings concerning the proposed ordinance and he seemed satisfied. • December 18, 2000 • ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED Page 3 Councilperson Getty stated that in the past businesses applied for an alarm license through the Police Department and paid a fee to be hooked up to the police department's dispatch center. The Consolidated Dispatch Center now handles the licensing requirements and fees, and this amendment updates the city's ordinance to reflect the change and also includes an increase in fees for false alarm calls answered by the Police Department. Councilperson Jordan asked why we are increasing the fees for the false alarms. Mayor Rooff commented that our Police Department responds to these calls, and it has been 17 years since the fees have been changed. Fire Chief Frank Magsamen stated that he also is looking at the Fire Department's ordinance as it pertains to false alarm fees. Chief Magsamen stated that the city no longer monitors the calls for service as all calls go through the Consolidated Dispatch Center, and the ordinance change will reflect that. Councilperson Jordan asked if the council should consider both ordinance changes at the same time. Mayor Rooff commented that the Fire and Police Departments should get together and look at the changes and bring the amendments back to the council. Councilperson Anders asked if the false alarm is due to a faulty alarm system would the business be charged for the call. Police Chief Jennings stated that if faulty equipment is the cause and not human error, there would be no charge. Chief Magsamen commented that the Fire Department's fees for false alarms are based on system malfunctions and not on human error. There is no charge for good intent calls, but if the equipment is improperly maintained there is a fee. Councilperson Anders stated he does not agree with the ordinance. In the past businesses have been charged, and now the calls will be handled countywide. Coungilperson Anders asked if the chiefs could figure out where the money is that has been collected for the past five years. Getty/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by: repealing Section 3, Alarm Systems; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 3;1, Alarm Systems (bring into compliance with Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch)", be tabled for two weeks. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BILLS PAYMENT 114675 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-85, dated December 18, 2000, in the amount of $2,039,126.97, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2000-679. TRAVEL REQUESTS 114676 - Berry/Jordan that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Alan Stockdale, Housing Coordinator/Inspector, to attend Lead Base Paint Visual Assessment Training in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 19-21, 2001, with costs not to exceed $317.00. 2. John Magdefrau, Combination Building Inspector, to attend Mechanical Inspection 1 Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 15-16, 2001, with costs not to exceed $240.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. Doug Erpelding, Plan Review Specialist, to attend Building Department Administration, Code Administration, Plan Review and Building Inspection Seminars in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 10-12, 2001, with costs not to exceed $545.00, including use of city vehicle. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. December 18, 2000 Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS 114677 - Getty/Murphy that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: 1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Chaser's Pub, 3005 University Avenue (New) (Expires 07/08/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1331 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 12/30/01) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer License Permit Application Class C Big 10 Mart, 127 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 01/11/02) (Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 114678 - Anders/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 5:51 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk